THE BARNES BROS. NURSERY CO., YALESVILLE, CONN. 
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BURBANK. The best and most profitable among growers for market; ripens seven to 
ten days after Abundance. Tree hardy, sprawling, vigorous grower, unequaled in pro- 
ductiveness; bears young. Fruit large, excellent quality; cherry red, with lilac bloom. 
August. 
RED JUNE. A vigorous, hardy, upright, spreading tree, as productive as Abundance; 
fruit medium to large, deep vermillion-red, with handsome bloom, very showy; flesh light 
lemon-yellow, slightly sub-acid, of good and pleasant quality; half cling; pit small. Ripens 
a few days after Willard, and is the best in quality of any of the early varieties. 
SATSUMA. A purple-fleshed Plum of very vigorous growth, with rank, dark green 
foliage; enormously productive of fruit; large; skin dark purplish red, mottled with 
bluish bloom; flesh firm, juicy, dark red or blood color, well flavored. Pit very little larger 
than a cherry stone. Fruits at two or three years of age. Unexcelled for canning and 
preserving, and considered by some to be the most valuable of Japan Plums. Midseason to 
late. 
GENERAL LIST OF EUROPEAN PLUMS 
A rich, sti-ong soil best suits the Plum. Good cultivation and regular fertilizing are 
required. If "black knot" should appear, cut it out at once. The curculio must be closely 
watched during the formation of the fruit. Everj' morning jar down on sheets, both insects 
and stung fruit and destroy them. 
BEAUTY OF NAPLES. A new variety of the highest promise; large; color greenish 
yellow; flesh firm, juicy, very fine-flavored. Tree very hardy and proUfic. Middle of 
September. 
BRADSHAW. A very large and fine early Plum; dark violet-red; juicy and good. 
Tree erect and vigorous; very productive. Valuable for market and home use. August. 
GERMAN PRUNE. Fruit oval, nearly two inches long, 
of good quality; hangs well on tree and is firm and 
sweet. 
LOMBARD. Very productive; one of the best and 
most reliable for market. Violet-red, of medium size; 
flesh juicy and good; adheres to stone; rich and tender. 
A popular hardy variety, ripening in August. 
GRAND DUKE. A valuable addition to late Plums; as 
large as the Bradshaw.of same color; free from rot; ripen- 
ing latter part of September. 
IMPERIAL GAGE. Fruit medium to large, oval, green, 
inclined to yellow when ripe; rich, juicy, excellent in 
quality and of deserved popularity in a general collection. 
NIAGARA. Unsurpassed for beauty and productive- 
ness as well as great hardiness of tree, with foliage so 
perfect as to contribute in an essential degree to its 
health. Fruit large, oval, often with a slight neck; skin 
reddish purple; flesh yellow, juicy and good. Its beauty 
as a market sort is unsurpassed. 
REINE CLAUDE. Large; greenish yellow, spotted with 
red; firm, juicy, sugary, of fine quality; very productive. 
September. 
SHROPSHIRE DAMSON. A Plum of fine quality, as free 
from the attacks of the curculio as the common Damson, 
and of same color. The flesh is amber-colored, juicy and 
sprightly. 
CHERRIES 
There are few more desirable trees than the Cherry. 
It may be planted near the street or used ornamentally 
for avenues, and it will produce an abundance of delicious 
fruit. This may be eaten out of the hand, preserved, or 
will find a very ready market at highly profitable prices, 
for shipping, canning, etc. The trees thrive in any well- 
drained location. The Duke and Morello, or acid varieties, 
are thoroughly hardy. The Heart and Bigarreau, or sweet 
sorts, will successfully resist very cold weather and mav ^'"'1 si>"ws a bunch of lo of our 
be grown in most places. W Che^y T?e?s^' °^ 
